Creatine for Women: The Truth About Bloating, Hair Loss, and Hormones | Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. G #476

Get My Brand Masterlist: https://drchristiangonzalez.com/best-brands-form-2-2/ Get My Creatine For Women Guide: https://drchristiangonzalez.com/creatine-for-women-pdf-request-form/ → Shop all my verified, tested and preferred wellness products - includes most up to date brands: https://theswellscore.com/pages/drg Episode Description You started creatine, felt bloated, broke out, noticed your hair shedding — and then wondered if you were crazy. You weren't. But you were missing something important. Creatine is one of the most well-researched supplements in history. But almost all of that research was done on men. And when the wellness world rebranded it as a brain and energy supplement for women, nobody stopped to talk about hormones, cycle phases, gut tolerance, or the environment your body is actually in when you start taking it. Dr. G breaks down exactly what's happening — and who creatine is actually for. In this episode, you'll learn:  • Why creatine causes bloating, breakouts, and hair shedding in some women — and what it's actually telling you about your physiology  • The three groups of women when it comes to creatine: who benefits, who needs a modified approach, and who should skip it entirely for now  • What has to be in place before creatine can actually work — and why taking it on top of poor sleep, undereating, or overtraining almost always backfires If you've tried creatine and felt worse, or you're wondering if it's worth trying — this is the episode that gives you a real answer. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Why Creatine Crossed Over Into Women's Wellness (And What the Research Actually Says) 2:32 - How Creatine Actually Works in the Female Body 4:03 - What the Clinical Research on Women and Creatine Really Shows 5:28 - Bloating, Breakouts & Hair Shedding: What's Actually Causing It 7:04 - Why Your Physiology May Not Match What Creatine Is Asking of You 10:40 - The Three Groups: Who Should Take It, Who Should Be Careful, Who Should Skip It 12:33 - Final Word: Always Talk to a Professional First Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices